Description
Warm, hearty, and full of flavor, this Classic Ground Beef Soup is the ultimate comfort food that’s perfect for chilly nights, quick dinners, or weekly meal prep. Loaded with tender vegetables, perfectly seasoned ground beef, and a rich tomato-infused broth, it’s an easy recipe that delivers big satisfaction. Whether you’re looking for quick dinner ideas, healthy soup options, or one-pot food ideas, this easy dinner is sure to become a family favorite. It’s nourishing, freezer-friendly, and pairs well with everything from crusty bread to green salad.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
2 celery stalks, sliced
2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
1 cup frozen peas
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
4 cups beef broth
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 bay leaf
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and brown the ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain excess fat if needed.
2. Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5–7 minutes, until vegetables soften and onions are translucent.
3. Stir in diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and bay leaf. Let cook for 2–3 minutes.
4. Pour in beef broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat, cover partially, and simmer for 20 minutes.
5. Add diced potatoes and continue simmering for 15–20 minutes, until potatoes are fork-tender.
6. Stir in frozen peas and cook for 5 minutes. Remove the bay leaf and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Serve hot, garnished with parsley or green onions if desired.
Notes
Browning the beef well adds rich depth to the flavor—don’t rush this step.
Cut vegetables into similar sizes for even cooking and better texture.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months—this soup is perfect for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg